Clermont Enterprise Header and Publication Details
The Clermont Enterprise from Clermont Iowa notes it is published Thursday morning and is a member of the Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association. It states entry as second class mail matter at the Clermont Fay ette County IA post office under the 1852 act.
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Clermont Enterprise
Clermont
Iowa
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Fayette County
Hickenlooper Keeps Mum on Political Intentions
In Iowa City a gathering of legislators shows Hickenlooper prefers farming to politics, dropping in to chat with old cronies and signaling contentment away from public life. The report highlights his stance as he leaves active politics behind.
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Hickenlooper
Iowa City
Long-serving Iowa clerk Garrett dies after 11 months at farm
Garrett served as clerk of the supreme court for decades, starting as deputy around 1900 and progressing to appointed terms. He remained loyal to Leon, Iowa, never changing his legal residence, and served Des Moines while living on his Otley farm. He died after asking for retirement this year, with services at Capitol Hill Church of Christ.
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A. B. Cummins
Leon
Iowa Board of Parole
Supreme Court
Garrett
Iowa
Otley
Capitol Hill Church
Clermont School News Questions of the Week
Questions of the week prompt curiosity about happenings at Clermont School. The items ask what Betty found in her pockets, student interests, why seniors are sad, erasers missing, 30 hours of study, Bertha’s nickname, Dick’s speech advice, a desk placement near the teachers, Don Joyce’s sweat er stand, and Lois’s interest in a red headed sophomore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Bertha
Don Joyce
Clermont
West Union
Lois
Senior Ruth Krueger Named In Personalities Feature
Senior Ruth Krueger, 5 7, 125 pounds, dark brown hair and blue eyes, stands out for music interest and a bright personality. She plans to attend AIB for business. The entry notes her favorites and desk shoving pet peeve as the basketball season opens with Monona, 37 to 16, while the boys fall 10 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
AIB
Ruth Krueger
Randalia
Monona
West Union
Harpers Ferry
Thanksgiving program and classroom activities
Primary notes celebrate birthday treats and Pilgrims story. Students enjoy recess, building blocks, and new books. First through fourth grades present a Thanksgiving program with student participants and a variety of playlets and dances.
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Howard Kittleson
Scrape Drive Pupils Collect Magazines and Iron
The six week spelling pupils Marilyn Follett and tisie Jerdee led scrap drive collection of magazines paper and iron. They also read Pilgrims poems for literature assignments.
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Marilyn Follett
Tisie Jerdee
Perfect Attendance in Seventh and Eighth Grades
Sevenths and Eighth Grades report perfect attendance for six weeks. The list of students includes Delores Wede Eunice Ames Arlene Gilbert Gerald Schupanitz Gene Anderson Ronald Gunderson David Appelman Gloria Buraas Norman Sampson Mary Tschantz Kermeth Westpfahl Lavonne Swenson Donna Ames Helen Gerner Peggy Spencer Donna Thorson Marjorie Westpfahl Kenneth Amundson Carmen Loftsgaard Vernon Loftsgard James Martin Gordon Meyer Franklin Shipton Donald Steffens Eugene Trudo. Both grades celebrate 100 percent Junior Red Cross members with a total donation of $6.15 to the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Wede
Eunice Ames
Arlene Gilbert
Gerald Schupanitz
Gene Anderson
Ronald Gunderson
David Appelman
Gloria Buraas
Norman ‘Sampson
Mary Tschantz
Kermeth’ Westpfahl
Lavonne Swenson
Donna Ames
Helen Gerner
Peggy Spencer
Donna Thorson
Marjorie Westpfahl
Kenneth Amundson
Carmen Loftsgard
Vernon Loftsgard
James Martin
Gordon Meyer
Franklin Shipton
Donald Steffens
Eugene Trudo
Red Cross
Hunters Fire From Train Tips Across Fayette County
A train crew member perched on the caboose signaled pheasants spotted along the Donnan to Hawkeye run in Fayette County. The crew then unloaded from the train and fired at the birds, prompting a response from other crew members as the engine halted briefly.
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Donnan
Hawkeye
Fayette County
Clermont Local Social Roundup Presents Town Guests
Mr and Mrs Wm Belachner hosted guests in Len Simnek home Monday evening. Elmer Trudo and Madonna from Cedar Rapids visited with Mrs Trudo and Eugene, attending St Peters church supper. Al bert Simerson and Mavis of Van Hook joined Mr and Mrs Lloyd Aanes for supper Monday. The Olson family purchased Leona Cowles home and will move near the Bth of next month. Annel family from Chicago visited Clermont and Postville over the weekend. Otto Vasbey hosted guests including Laura Peterson and Reinertson family. they returned to Waterloo after several weeks, with Peterson visiting en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Belachner
Elmer Trudo
Madonna
Gedar Rapids
Trudo
Eugene
St.Peter's Church
Lloyd Aanes
Albert Simerson
Mavis
van Hook
N. D
Berting Buraas
Gloria
Hilda Aanes
Lyle
Clarice
L. M. Hovland
Alfred Olson
Leona Cowles
Olson
Pringle
Frank Annel
Marcia
Chicago
Clermont
Postville
Cena Nelson
Wm. Belschner
Milton Schierholz
Annel
Otto Vasbey
Laura Peterson
Madison
Neb
Nels Reinertson
Waterloo
Ole Paulson
Arthur Block‘hus and Joseph
West Union
Paul Larson
Near Elgin
Andine Vasbey
Reinertson
Local Visit Roundup From Grand Meadow Area
Grand Meadow neighbors and relatives from Van Hook and Des Moines shared weekend visits with families across the area. Several households hosted guests including Del Lyngaas, Bert Lyngaas, and Olson families with Sunday and Saturday gatherings noted at multiple homes in the vicinity.
Local quilting and social visits fill Clermont area weekend
The report lists numerous residents visiting friends and relatives around Stanley Decora ht Marshalltown Monona and Clermont. Activities include quilting parties at Mrs Quinton Clark home and gatherings at several homes, with dinners and weekend visits noted among many families including Landsgard Olson Lien Kluss and Helgerson. A large bazaar and lunch were held at East Clermont church Friday evening. Throw Your Scrap Into The Fight.
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Mavis
Robert Whartam
Stanley
Julia
Landegard
Jane Hanson
Florence
Marjorie. Olson
Margaret’ Olgon
Bertha Kummer
Quinton Clark
Clarence
Olson
Quinton
Ole Blockhus
Decoraht
Vernon Anderson
Barbara
Bert Lyn Gays
Alvin Halverson
Ronald
Julia Landsgard
Oscar Lien
Ruth Anderson
Anton Sksien
Marshalltown
Ben Erickson
Ed Johnson
Ames Olson
Darlene
Marilyn
Sandra
Anita
Louie Olson
Joyce
Howard Kluss
Monona
Albert Stinerson
Harry Helgerson
Julia Helgerson
Arthur Helgerson
East Clermont
Crane Incident Reported Near Lymius
A crane collapsed or malfunctioned near Lymius causing visibility and safety concerns. No injuries reported, observers noted the machine’s failure as authorities investigate the incident and secure the area.
Farmer Up Against Richard L Olson Deere Parts Clermont Iowa
Richard L Olson engages with John Deere Machinery and Genuine Parts in Clermont Iowa addressing a dispute or conflict over equipment or service terms. The item frames a local business matter involving a farm equipment dealer and its customer or partner.
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Richard L. Olson
John Deere Machinery and Genuine Parts
Clermont
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John M. Grimes
Osceola
Statehouse
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Dick R. Lane
Commission
State General Fund
B. W. Garrett
Clermont School News
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Mary Ann Martin
Shirley Olson
Marguerite Sullivan
Joan Swenson
Betty Westprahl
Caro
Ressler
Marlene Amundson
Judy Swenson
Carol Ressler
Beverly Grossman
Arthur Nelson
Evelyn Krueger
Kathryn Larson
Turkey
Ann Spencer
Junior Larson
Ramona Olson
Billy Swenson
Wanda Wilson
Beverly Nelson
Robert Johnson
Duane Wander
Ilo Mae Meyer
Marlene Durscher
Ralph Kneeland
Llermont
Grand Meadow News
Fern Buraas
Alfred Buraas
Olivia Olson
Glen Nygaard
Hert Lyngaas
Bertina Buraas
Millard Bilden
Ben Mark
Leo Larson
Adrian
Otto Larson
Bert Lyngaas
Thelma
Leona
Bert Lyngans
Bertina Burnas
Selmer Erickson
Arthur Olson
I. C. Jerdeesician
Towa
Louis Schutte & Son
Clermont and
Funeral Home
Ghe Avalon
Better Pictures
Jack Fallows
Joan Leslie
Dennis Morgan
Dorothy Maguire
Robert Young
Claudia
Bi Diteh
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C. M. Enerland Cide Es
Frost
Walter
Whrid
Puzsling
Goieg
Heaven
Bump Aldson
Gene Byrnes
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